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Ange Postecoglou: "Football Management Tougher Than Politics"

Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has stated that managing in the Premier League is more difficult than being a Prime Minister. He explained that coaches face judgment every weekend, unlike politicians who face elections periodically.

Postecoglou also criticized the modern tendency to quickly discard managers, highlighting the relentless pressure in football. Spurs are set to play Manchester United in the League Cup semi-final bid.

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Everton Under New Ownership as Friedkin Group Takes Control

The US-based Friedkin Group has taken over Everton, purchasing a 98.8% stake through Roundhouse Capital Holdings. The deal makes Everton the 10th Premier League club under majority American ownership.

Executive chairman Marc Watts promised immediate financial stability and a commitment to rebuilding the club’s fortunes, marking a new chapter for the Merseyside outfit.

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Ancelotti: Mbappe Now Fully Settled at Real Madrid

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has declared that Kylian Mbappe has completed his adaptation period, predicting more consistent performances from the striker.

“His injury is behind him, he’s motivated and happy. The adaptation period, which everyone needs, is over,” said Ancelotti.

Mbappe, who joined from PSG this summer, has 13 goals in 23 games. Despite some struggles, he scored on his recent return from injury, helping Madrid clinch the Intercontinental Cup.

Ancelotti expects a thrilling La Liga title race, with Madrid trailing joint-leaders Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.

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Guardiola: Better Team Play Key to Haaland’s Comeback

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola believes Erling Haaland’s recent struggles stem from the team’s overall drop in performance. City have lost eight of their last 11 matches, and Haaland has scored just once in five games.

Guardiola ruled out reverting to a ‘false nine’ system, stating, “We have Erling, and we need to adapt to him. The issue is how we’re playing, not creating enough chances to give him opportunities.”

On the possibility of January transfers, Guardiola acknowledged it could be an option: “We’ve rarely entered the winter market, but this season is different. If the right opportunity arises, we might act.”

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Aston Villa Stuns Manchester City with a 2-1 Victory

Manchester City’s poor form in the Premier League continued as Aston Villa secured a 2-1 win, pushing City down to sixth place.

Villa took control with Jhon Duran’s opener and Morgan Rogers’ second-half strike. A late effort from Phil Foden wasn’t enough to salvage the game for City.

Pep Guardiola acknowledged Villa’s strength and the need for City to regroup: “We had chances but dropped in the second half. Congratulations to Villa for a solid performance.”

Erling Haaland, City’s star forward, admitted his recent struggles, saying, “I haven’t been scoring my chances, and that’s on me. But we trust Guardiola to lead us back.”

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Usyk Defeats Fury Again, Stays Undefeated

Oleksandr Usyk once again proved his dominance in the heavyweight division, defeating Tyson Fury by unanimous decision in their championship rematch.

The Ukrainian fighter showcased his skill and accuracy, landing powerful left hooks that earned him a clean 116-112 verdict on all three scorecards.

Usyk now boasts a perfect 23-0 record, solidifying his status as an all-time great with titles in two weight classes and a gold medal from the Olympics.

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Chelsea Drop Points in Stalemate Against Everton

Chelsea missed an opportunity to take the Premier League lead after a 0-0 draw at Everton.

Despite the setback, manager Enzo Maresca acknowledged the difficulty of facing Everton at Goodison Park, highlighting their strong defensive record.

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Osimhen Double Helps Galatasaray Secure 5-1 Victory Over Kayserispor

Victor Osimhen’s two-goal display powered Galatasaray to a dominant 5-1 win against Kayserispor in Sunday’s Trendyol Süper Lig clash.

Osimhen netted a penalty early on and added a second with a classy chip in the 71st minute, moving within one goal of the league's top scorers.

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United Crumble at Home: 3-0 Loss to Bournemouth

Manchester United fell to a shocking 3-0 loss against Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Ruben Amorim's team, still reeling from their League Cup elimination at Tottenham, were undone by goals from Dean Huijsen, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo in a one-sided contest.

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UEFA Admits Mistake in Euro 2024 Penalty Decision

Following the controversial non-award of a penalty against Spain in the Euro 2024 quarterfinal match against Germany, UEFA has acknowledged that the decision was a mistake.

According to a report by UEFA's referee committee, a penalty should have been given for the handball by Marc Cucurella. Despite the error, Spain advanced and later went on to win the tournament, with Cucurella playing a key role in their victory.

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